Question

After substituting, what is the first step when evaluating x + 3 x minus 4.2 when x = 5?

Multiply 3 by 5
Add 5 and 3
Subtract 4.2 from 5
Add 3 and 4.2

Answer 1

Multiply 3 by 5

Explanation:

the P and M in PEMDAS because there’s multiplication inside the parentheses

5 + 3(5) - 4.2